Indian River Canoe Trip Guide 3 WarsawCaves 0 4 7 …

1 After getting most of the way around the bendyou will come across a series of islands in the the first island the banks of the riverbecome quite marshy and offer good opportunitiesfor viewing wildlife and past the third and largest of three islandsyou will enter the steep-walled gorge where you willpaddle beneath towering cliffs that reach amaximum height of 36m (120 feet).The River alsobegins to deepen here to to (5 to 8 feet).A large marsh area extends along the east bankof the River to either side of the hydro line cut. Notethat past the hydro line the east bank is privateproperty, while the park continues along the westbank for another 800m. Please be sure to respectprivate this the River continues to deepen asit opens into what is known as Quarry Lake forthe former quarry operation that took limestonefrom here for use in the construction of locksalong the Trent Canal and in several the time you reach the old dam and adjacentquarry site the River will have reached a depth or more than 28 feet.

2 There a picnic area andhere at the adjacent Back DamRecreation old dam is another larger marshyarea ideal for wildlife viewing and birding. Stay tothe right where the River divides in order to makeyour way into the village of Warsaw. You can stophere briefly to catch your wind or grab a drink or abite to eat before making your way rental, per hour .. $ (2 hr. minimum) Canoe rental, per day.. to April 2014. Fees include applicable taxesand may be subject to change without Caves Conservation Area is owned andoperated by the Otonabee Region ConservationAuthority. Admission and other fees are used towashroomsupport the operation of this 2015(all equipment must be returnedby 7 pm or as otherwise posted) Indian River Canoe trip GuideA Canoe trip on the Indian River is a great way towhile away a few hours during your visit to theWarsaw Caves Conservation can arrange to rent one of our canoes byvisiting our gatehouse where you pick up yourpaddles, marine safety kit, life jackets, and the keyto unlock your Canoe .

3 Drinking water and pop totake along are also available your way to the Canoe launch and you willfind your Canoe on the storage rack there. Unlock itand take it down from the rack to the water s you begin your trip , check your gear:make sure your paddles and life jackets are ingood conditioncheck the contents of your marine safety kitwhich should contain a whistle and floating ropeinside a container which can be used as a bailingbucketyour life jacket should fit securely while stillallowing freedom of movement for paddlinginspect the Canoe to ensure it is also in goodconditionmake sure you have drinking waterdress appropriately bring a jacket if it is cooland on warm sunny days make sure you have a hatand sun screenIf you find problems with any of your equipment,return to the gatehouse where we will remedy you hit the water you can folllow the riveras it flows first to the west (to the right of the canoelaunch) before turning due south. To the left of thelaunch the watercourse quickly dead ends in atumble of limestone where it has re-emerged fromunderground.

4 The big bend in the River here isshallow and still. 44444448the use of alcohol is not permitted289 Caves Road Warsaw, Ontario Canada(705) 652-3161 / / CavesConservation Area and CampgroundIndian River Canoe trip GuideWarsaw Caves Conservation Area is located just 30minutes northeast of Parkhill Rd. E. east from Donwood, Parkhill Rd. becomes County Rd. 4(Take Hwy. 401 east to Hwy. 115 north (Exit 436).Hwy. 115 ends at Hwy. 7. Take Hwy. 7 east (Ottawa)to Hwy. Hwy. 28 north to County Rd. Hwy. 417 west to Hwy 7 (Exit 145).Take Hwy. 7 west (Toronto) through Norwood toCountry Rd. County Rd. 38 north through Warsaw follow CountyFrom PeterboroughFrom TorontoFrom OttawaWarsaw Rd.).Follow County Rd. 4 through right on Caves Rd. 2 km north of County Rd. 4 through right on Caves Rd. 2 km north of 4 to Caves right on Caves Rd. 2 km north of s PointYoung s PointWarsaw CaveseeRice LakeOttawaRice LakeChemongLakeBuckhornLakePigeonLakeKee neKeeneOttawa[TorontoToronto401}}Watch forand followthese BeachWarsaw CavesConservation Area OTONABEEC O N S E R V A T I O NWEAR YOUR LIFEJACKET!]

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6 !!PRIVATEPROPERTYPRIVATEPROPERTYC anoe launchthe Big Bendthe Islandsthe GorgeMarshesMarshesWarsawthe Old Quarrythe Old Dam (BackDam RecreationPark)deep waterdeep waterdeep waterIndian River Canoe trip Guide444 Wear your lifejacket and Canoe safely!Check your safety kit and other not stand in the use of alcohol is not canoes must be returned by 7 as otherwise posted. Canoeing in the darkcan be Indian River affords a great opportunity to enjoya Canoe trip as it flows through the Warsaw CavesConservation Area to the nearby village of can bring your own Canoe or stop into thegatehouse to arrange to rent one of ours .This Canoe trip Guide has been prepared to provideyou with some useful background information and tohelp you get the most out of your exploration of theriver. Enjoy yourself and always remember to be safeon the water!This section of the Indian River is placid andoffers fairly easy canoeing. One of the mostpopular day excursions is a paddle down to thevillage of Warsaw, a trip of two hours out andtwo hours back.

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